Village car crash kills one, injures six at Toowoomba

Apr 02 2009 Updated July 4, 2023

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An elderly woman lost control of her car whilst trying to park it at the Village on the Downs, ploughing into a wall. Sadly she was killed and six others injured, including an 83-year-old man suffering severe chest and stomach injuries.

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